Twins

[Steve-o]

With 23 games to play, the Magic Number for the Twins is 17 (Twins wins or Guardians losses).

The projected probability is 98% that they will have home field advantage as the #3 seed in the 1st round of the playoffs.

Source:  American League Winning Magic Numbers

[Steve-o]

I missed this yesterday after the Guardians put in catcher David Frey to mop up Monday night's game.  This was actually posted by the Guardians.   

Guardians Post Epic Tweet in Regard to Pitching Availability After Big Loss to Twins

Fry ended up tossing four innings on the mound surrendering seven runs on 10 hits and ended the game with a pitch count of 64.

After the loss, Cleveland’s official Twitter account, tried to laugh it off with a comical post, jokingly providing an update on Fry’s pitching availability for Tuesday’s game.

“David Fry will not be available to pitch tomorrow night,” wrote the Guardians on Twitter.



I think they're goona need a new Social Media Guy.   

[Gunner55]

I seen that yady too & thought it was pretty good, actually. What else can you do with a blowout loss like that but maybe have a little fun with it?

[LPS]

 

[KEN W]

Going for the sweep this afternoon. Would give them an 8 game lead. Actually 9 games because in case they were tied at the end, they would have the season series 7 games to 6.

[Gunner55]

It's hard to score with only 2 hits but they only had 4. Louie & Kody looked good out of the bullpen. Day off today, NYM tomorrow @ 7:10 with Keuchel getting the ball.

[KEN W]

They needed to win 2 out of 3. Last night would have been nice. But they gained 1 game going to Cleveland for the last time.

[Gunner55]

The Mets have been playing better & have won 4 of their last 6. Hope we don't see a letdown & win the series.

[Steve-o]

Minnesota teams do have a history of backing into the playoffs.  Just sayin'     

[Gunner55]

Twins got a little help from LAA last night as they beat Cleveland 3-2.

[Steve-o]

Magic Number...

[KEN W]

Now...

   14

[KEN W]

Now....


                 13

[Gunner55]

They were 4-9 w/RISP & 7 of the 8 RBIs came with 2 out.

[dutchboy]

The Mets are a mess.

[Gunner55]

 Yeah , but they start 3 with TB tomorrow night.

[dutchboy]

Oh I agree but my point is it's hard to read anything into beating a terrible Mets team.

If they can win one over Tampa who are playing for something it will be good.

[Gunner55]

Cleveland lost again today.................so it's now...................12

[Gunner55]

According to ESPN the Twins now have a 99.6% chance of making the playoffs. Gray goes today, @ 6:40.

[Pulleye16]

Man, what a performance by Lopez yesterday with a tough loss. Was at the game and really disappointing...especially after 14 K's.

[Gunner55]

 & now it's 11

[LPS]

So what is this number?  They need that many wins or that is how many games are left?  If they end up with 81 or fewer wins for the season I win the family pool.  They are at 75 now. 

[dutchboy]

Combination of Twins wins and Cleveland losses.

[Gunner55]

They lose yday but their probability of making the playoffs goes up a smidgen....................to 99.7%. Ryan goes today at the same time.

[Steve-o]

I didn't see the first half of yesterday's game.  Lewis continues his tear with another 3 run bomb. 

Still, the Twins appear to have a thin margin for error.  They either need a bit more hitting or they can't afford to have a soft inning from the bullpen. 

Buxton update...  Did not travel with the Saints on their current road trip.  Team doctors will re-evaluate what they are calling tendonitis in his knee on Friday.   

Steward update...  Haven't seen anything since 3 days ago.  I presume he is still with the Saints and will continue his rehab assignment. 

[Gunner55]

Gray really struggled with his control, 8-20 on the 1st pitch, & it was mostly his off-speed breaking stuff but he only gave up 2 runs on 6 hits. The 2 that followed him, Floro & Headrick, allowed 5 runs on the same # of hits.

[Steve-o]

Tampa Bay is a good team.  And so are all the other teams in the playoffs.  Today is a new day.  Go, Ryan! 

[Steve-o]

This was hard to watch yesterday.  I don't think I've ever heard a ball player cry out in pain over the broadcast.  I couldn't believe he gutted it out and ran the bases afterwards.  Hate to see this happen to anyone on either team.

Jose Siri injury: Rays center fielder suffers fractured right hand on hit-by-pitch vs. Twins

Manager Kevin Cash said Siri could return in three weeks

[mike89]

ouch!!   that hurt to watch it!!!   

[dutchboy]

I would think a Twin outfielder will get drilled soon.